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B Flat Major 7 (Bbmaj7) Chord Inversions: All Four Positions
To invert Bbmaj7, move the lowest note up an octave: Bb D F A becomes D F A Bb, then F A Bb D, then A Bb D F. Below: each position on the keyboard, a one-look rule to tell them apart, fingering and a I-vi-ii that uses them.
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Bbmaj7 inversions on the piano
The lowest note names the position; the chord is still Bbmaj7.
Root position: Bb D F A
1st inversion: D F A Bb
2nd inversion: F A Bb D
3rd inversion: A Bb D F
- Root position: starts on Bb, a black key; black keys: Bb
- 1st inversion: starts on D, a white key; black keys: Bb
- 2nd inversion: starts on F, a white key; black keys: Bb
- 3rd inversion: starts on A, a white key; black keys: Bb
Spot each Bbmaj7 inversion in one look
One rule: find the pair of neighbouring notes. Its place tells you the inversion, and its upper note is the root.
| Position | Bass | Name | Figured bass | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root position | Bb | Bbmaj7 | 7 | no neighbours: four notes evenly stacked (major 3rd + minor 3rd + major 3rd) |
| 1st inversion | D | Bbmaj7/D | 6/5 | neighbours at the top (minor 3rd + major 3rd + minor 2nd) |
| 2nd inversion | F | Bbmaj7/F | 4/3 | neighbours in the middle (major 3rd + minor 2nd + major 3rd) |
| 3rd inversion | A | Bbmaj7/A | 4/2 | neighbours at the bottom (minor 2nd + major 3rd + minor 3rd) |
Fingering for Bbmaj7 in every position
| Position | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|
| Root position (Bb D F A) | 1-2-3-5 | 5-3-2-1 |
| 1st inversion (D F A Bb) | 1-2-3-5 | 5-3-2-1 |
| 2nd inversion (F A Bb D) | 1-2-3-5 | 5-3-2-1 |
| 3rd inversion (A Bb D F) | 1-2-3-5 | 5-3-2-1 |
Keep the same four fingers for all positions; only the notes under them change.
Bbmaj7 in a I-vi-ii with inversions: Bbmaj7 → Gm7 → Cm7
Each chord uses the position nearest to the one before, so the hand barely moves and most notes step by one or two keys.
- From Bbmaj7 to Gm7: Bb stays, D stays, F stays, A → G.
- From Gm7 to Cm7: Bb stays, D → C, F → Eb, G stays.
Make Bbmaj7 inversions automatic
In ChordRunner any inversion of Bbmaj7 counts: play Bbmaj7/D, Bbmaj7/F or Bbmaj7/A and the runner jumps. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
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Common questions
What are the inversions of Bbmaj7?
Root position Bb D F A, 1st inversion D F A Bb (Bbmaj7/D), 2nd inversion F A Bb D (Bbmaj7/F) and 3rd inversion A Bb D F (Bbmaj7/A).
How do I recognise the 3rd inversion of Bbmaj7?
The seventh, A, is in the bass and sits right next to the root Bb above it: the pair of neighbouring notes is at the bottom.
Can I practise Bbmaj7 inversions with a MIDI keyboard or microphone?
Yes. ChordRunner detects a USB MIDI keyboard automatically and also hears a piano through the microphone; every inversion of Bbmaj7 counts.
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